Events
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Farm City Day 2025
Henderson County Center - Jackson Park 100 Jackson Park Road, Hendersonville, NC, United StatesThis FREE event features many educational hands-on activities including a farm animal petting zoo, old-time craft demonstrations and a fishing pond. There are many children’s games and a wagon ride though the park. Planned entertainment includes the WTZQ Radio’s Local Artist Showcase Stage showcasing musicians performing throughout the day. Food vendors and displays cover 50 […]
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Mountain Monarch Festival
Gorges State Park 976 Grassy Ridge Rd, Sapphire, NC, United StatesThis free event, hosted by the park and sponsored by Friends of Gorges State Park and other partners, will celebrate the monarch butterfly during its migration and bring attention to the species declining numbers. The park lies along the monarchs’ migratory route. The butterflies can be seen in early October each year flying over the park, […]
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Sonker Festival
Edwards-Franklin House 4132 Haystack Road, Mount Airy, NC, United StatesThe Sonker Festival is a Surry County tradition, presented each year by the Surry County Historical Society. It is held on the first Saturday in October at the Edwards-Franklin House west of Mount Airy. Festival attendees sample sonker made from a variety of family recipes passed down through generations. Admission is free, with a nominal […]
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Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy , Linville, United StatesFrom Oct. 4 through 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson […]
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Cherokee Indian Fair
Old Acquani Expo Center 1441 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, United StatesStep into the heart of Cherokee culture at the 113th Cherokee Indian Fair! This spirited celebration showcases the rich culture of the Cherokee people. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a mix of entertainment, from thrilling carnival rides and live music to intricate arts and crafts and spirited competitions. Whether you’re exploring the heritage of […]
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Fall Arts and Crafts Market – Artisan League of Little Switzerland
Geneva Hall 86 High Ridge Road, Little Switzerland, NC, United StatesSave The Date for the Artisan League Fall Arts & Crafts Market! We are excited to offer work created right here in our beautiful Little Switzerland, NC. It's been quite a year recuperating from Hurricane Helene and it's remarkable how far we have come since. While the Blue Ridge Parkway still has sections closed, Little […]
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Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
The Village Green 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United StatesThis aritsan fall festival celebrates the breathtaking autumn tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows located in the Heart of Cashiers. This popular and FREE event welcomes 100 artisans to the park. Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and for purchase throughout the weekend. Food, drink, youth activities, and live […]
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Old Fort Art Walk
Downtown Old Fort 38 S Catawba Ave., Old Fort, NC, United StatesCome join in the celebration as Old Fort kicks off their first-ever Art Walk! Arrowhead Gallery & Studios is the starting and end point for the Art Walk, from there walkers will continue on to various locations in town to view art, socialize and see demonstrations. Play ART BINGO and enter to win gift baskets, […]
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Fall Arts and Crafts Market – Artisan League of Little Switzerland
Geneva Hall 86 High Ridge Road, Little Switzerland, NC, United StatesSave The Date for the Artisan League Fall Arts & Crafts Market! We are excited to offer work created right here in our beautiful Little Switzerland, NC. It's been quite a year recuperating from Hurricane Helene and it's remarkable how far we have come since. While the Blue Ridge Parkway still has sections closed, Little […]
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Spruce Pine Potters Market
Spruce Pine Potters Market 31 Cross Street, Spruce Pine, NC, United StatesThe Spruce Pine Potters Market is an annual show that is managed and organized by our artists who live and work in a two-county area of western North Carolina. The rich history of craft in this mountain region, along with the renowned Penland School of Craft, has brought these artists to call this area home. […]
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Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival
The Village Green 160 Frank Allen Road, Cashiers, NC, United StatesThis aritsan fall festival celebrates the breathtaking autumn tapestry of reds, oranges, and yellows located in the Heart of Cashiers. This popular and FREE event welcomes 100 artisans to the park. Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and for purchase throughout the weekend. Food, drink, youth activities, and live […]
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Kenilworth Studio Tour
Kenilworth Studio Tour Asheville, NC, United StatesAll the crazy bends, tilt-a-whirl streets and intersections of Asheville’s historic Kenilworth neighborhood have inspired an artistic community of range and imagination. Come find us in our welcoming neighborhood homes and studios on October 11th & 12th 2025 Check your steering, lay down some string to wind your way back out and come prepared to […]
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